Oct 9, 2026 | Current Guides, HMRC, PAYE, Payroll, Tax
You check your payslip and the tax deduction looks much higher than expected. Then you spot something unfamiliar beside your tax code: W1, M1, X or NONCUM. You may have been put on an emergency tax code. It can be frustrating, particularly when it affects the amount...
Jul 27, 2026 | Current Guides, Information, National Insurance, PAYE, Payroll, Pensions, Tax
Attracting and keeping good employees isn’t always about paying higher salaries. A well-chosen benefits package can make your business a more attractive place to work while offering valuable tax advantages. Many employee benefits allow your business to claim...
Jun 26, 2026 | Current Guides, HMRC, Information, National Insurance, PAYE, Payroll
North Devon Accounts helps businesses manage payroll accurately and on time, giving employers one less thing to worry about during a busy summer. For many businesses, summer brings a change of pace. Annual leave requests increase, seasonal staff may be needed, and...
May 13, 2026 | 2026, Current Guides, PAYE, Payroll, Self-Assessment, Tax
Your PAYE tax code decides how much Income Tax is taken from your wages or pension. If it is wrong, you could end up paying too much tax or face an unexpected bill later. Many people never check their code, although mistakes are more common than you might think. ...
May 8, 2026 | 2026, Current Guides, Limited Company, National Insurance, PAYE, Payroll
Payroll is one of the most important responsibilities for any small business with employees. It is not only about paying people on time. It also means staying compliant with HMRC, applying the correct tax codes, reporting pay through Real Time Information, and keeping...
Sep 4, 2023 | FAQ, Income Tax, PAYE, Payroll, Pensions, Vault
People making the most of flexible pension withdrawals have been facing tax overpayments due to miscalculations by HMRC. In Q2 2023 alone, the taxman repaid £56,243,842 to people who had been taxed more that they should on their pension withdrawals. This amounts to an...
